Mark Friedlander Chairman, AIAA SR TC 703 754-5180 mark.friedlanderaerojet

4. New Members For 2004

5. SRTC Purpose The purpose of the Solid Rockets Technical Committee (SRTC) is to advance the arts, sciences, and technology of solid rocket propulsion and to nurture and promote the professionalism of those engaged in these pursuits Seeks members active in areas of education, research, design, testing, manufacturing and application of solid rocket systems Provide technical understanding of solid propulsion, components, structures, processing and integration into space and defense systems Committed to promoting professionalism and education

6. AIAA Organization � Link To SRTC

7. (Current) SR TC Organization

8. Committee Organization 34 members Industry -- (Aerojet, The Aerospace Corp, ATK, CFDRC, EADS, Avio Group, Lockheed Martin, ONERA, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon, Snecma, SNPE, Sverdrup) New 2004: NAMMO, Bayern Chemie, IHI Aerospace Universities (Alabama, Auburn, Illinois, Johns Hopkins) Government Agencies (U.S. Air Force, ESA, NASA, U.S. Navy) New 2004: U.S. Army International members (France, Italy, Japan, UK) New 2004: Norway, Germany 4 Subcommittees Awards Communication Education History Meetings held twice a year Aerospace Sciences Meeting Joint Propulsion Conference Approximately 73% attendance + future members

9. SR TC Leadership

10. New Member Subcommittee Assignments

13. Activities and Accomplishments 2002-2003 Membership balanced and refreshed across industry, government, and universities Conducted 10 Solid Rocket sessions at 2003 JPC Conducted Solid Rocket Motor Lecture Series at 2003 JPC Updated SRTC Charter Published 2 CD�s -- short course and compilation of lecture session presentations over past decade - Proceeds go to SRTC scholarship fund Participated in TAC workshops at ASM 02 & 03 Published 2 page solid rockets highlights article in Aerospace America in 2002 and 2003 Involved in local section activities Short Course JPC 2002 Advanced SR Technologies

14. Activities and Accomplishments 2002-2003 Participated in Congressional Visit Days Contributed to 2002 and 2003 Wyld Propulsion Award selections Provided AIAA Service Awards in 2003 � Max Calabro, Russ Ellis Generated significant revenue to implement and sustain scholarship and awards Updated AIAA web site information for committee P&E metric performance 91.6% in 2003 91.6% in 2002 87.5% in 2001 79.2% in 2000

15. 2004-2005 Plans/Focus Continue to Develop lecture sessions, workshops, and short courses over the next 3 years. (Short Course planned for JPC 2004) Support and plan for JPC 2004 and 2005 Continue planning for Solid Rocket Propulsion Text Book Increase interaction and involvement with Universities and local sections; establish active scholarship program Increase proactive awards nomination and selection process Upgrade active members, seek new members and rotate off in-actives Increase representation from space and missile prime companies and Universities Develop and increase website content and use by members Continue to work toward achieving 100% committee member participation

16. TC Chair

17. TC Chair (Cont.)

18. Steering Subcommittee

19. Subcommittee Chairman

20. Awards Subcommittee

21. Education Subcommittee

22. Communications Subcommittee

23. History Subcommittee

24. SRTC Meetings

26. Ways To Get & Stay Involved Work Through Subcommittee Chairs & Conference Organizers; Many Opportunities To Volunteer Awards/Competitions To Judge Technical Session Support At Conferences Contribute To Web Site, Annual Newsletter, & Highlights Article Development Numerous Requests For Help Via Email Perform As TC Officer Maintain Membership In AIAA; Pursue Membership Advances (Sr. Member, Associate Fellow, etc.) Take Advantage Of Local AIAA Activities

27. Communication Methods Semi-Annual Meetings Other Meetings As Appropriate Email Phone Calls Web Page AIAA: www.aiaa.org SR TC: http://www.aiaa.org/participate/tcs/index.hfm?GetComm=87&tc=tc Intra-Meeting Telecons